UAE cricket

Dubai: Haider Ali was put to the sword as Afghanistan struggled for a hard-fought five-wicket win over UAE in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Delhi on Monday. Afghanistan had chased down 161 with four balls to spare. After being set 161, Afghanistan recovered from the early loss of Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Gulbadin Naib and Ibrahim Zadran put on 40 for the second wicket to stabilise the innings. Zadran attacked Haider Ali in the fourth over, hitting four boundaries on his way to 18 off

Azmatullah stars in Afghanistan win over UAE Afghanistan kept alive their hopes of reaching the Super Eight phase of the Twenty20 World Cup after all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai's heroics guided them to a five-wicket Group D victory over UAE on Monday. The result saw group leaders South Africa (six points, three games) make the Super Eight along with defending champions India and two-time winners West Indies. New Zealand, who are four points ahead with a game in hand against bottom-placed Canada on Tuesday. appear set to snatch

There was a new chapter in the DP World ILT20 when Desert Vipers were crowned champions of Season 4, securing their first-ever title with an impressive 46-run victory against MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium. In addition to the trophy and Black Belt (belt for franchise owner), Vipers bagged a winners’ purse of USD 700,000, with runners-up MI Emirates winning USD 300,00. Once more, the DP World ILT20’s unique belts served as exclamation points to this depth of competition over the season, and a reminder

Desert Vipers maintained their fine run in DP World ILT20 Season 4 with a comfortable four-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday (December 20). The victory secured Vipers’ place at the top of the standings after eight matches, with 14 points and very little doubt they will finish in the top two. A well-disciplined bowling display saw David Payne dismissive of the home side as they were bowled out for just 90. No other batsman could quite cut it for

ILT20: UAE spinner Aayan dazzles as Giants beat Warriorz. There was also no chance for Gulf Giants’ Aayan Afzal Khan, a young spinner who has no fears over bowling with the new ball, to open up against Sharjah Warriorz on Wednesday. But the 20-year-old landed critical blows to allow the Giants back in after the Warriorz had put themselves in a strong position. The UAE left-arm spinner had figures of 4-0-17-3, to set the platform for Giants’ six-wicket win in the ILT20 at Dubai International Stadium.

The UAE once again is gripped by cricket. The Unity NEP WI Cup 2025 is set to dazzle cricket lovers as Nepal faces off against West Indies across 3 thrilling games to be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This is more than just cricket – it’s about unity, passion, and international sporting spirit that fans in Sharjah and beyond won’t want to miss. Nepal vs West Indies Match Sharjah – What to Expect? Get ready for some world-class cricketing action as Nepal, one

It's not often that a UAE player makes headlines in the world of women’s cricket, but Vaishnave Mahesh has managed to do just that. The talented spinner drew significant attention during a recent Asia Cup match against the formidable Indian team in Sri Lanka. Her impressive performance on the field highlighted her skill and composure in the face of strong competition.  Playing against a team filled with experienced and renowned players, Vaishnave held her own, showcasing the potential and growth of women’s cricket